Dress for a Gatsby-Themed Party

This year’s #1 party theme is “The Great Gatsby,” so if you’re lucky enough to be invited to a Gatsby-era themed party or wedding, you’ll want to look the part, whether you’ll be dolled up as a flapper, gangster, or silent screen star. Despite Prohibition, the 1920s were filled with lavish, decadent parties and beautifully dressed guests. Maybe you’ll want to dress like Daisy Buchanan and wear a feather boa, long string of pearls, lace dress, long scarf, Chanel perfume, and cloche hat.

The 1920s evening wear look is elegant and classic, with a straight and angular boyish silhouette, marked by a flat bosom and no hips. Dressing for a Gatsby-themed party can be a lot fun, so set your inner flapper free and try some of these 1920s-inspired evening wear ideas:

cloche hat

hat or headband with feathers

flapper dress with a boa

breezy skirt and low-cut top

sleeveless evening dress with a deep V or U-shaped neckline
long backless dress with draping

straight-line chemise

low-waisted dress with a short skirt, pleats, gathers, or slits to allow motion

tank or slip dress

lace dress

dress decorated with beading, sequins, fringe, or feathers

satin or silk dress

long, white floaty dress in chiffon

bodice with tucks

knife-pleated skirts with a hem one inch below the knee

anything made by Elsa Schiaparelli, one of the key designers in the 1920s